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Mindanao 7.7M earthquake triggered by plate subduction: BMKG

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that a magnitude 7.7 tectonic earthquake on the ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 9:20 am

BMKG detects tsunami waves up to 18 cm in North Sulawesi, North Maluku

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed that minor tsunami waves ranging from 9 to 18 ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 8:41 am

Ukrainian drone kills one in Russia-annexed Crimea, Moscow-installed Governor says

Drone raid sirens were sounded in the early hours of Monday (June 8, 2026) in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, a major export hub for oil and grains in Russias Krasnodar region

The Hindu 8 Jun 2026 8:09 am

Tsunami early warning issued after 7.7M quake in Sulawesi Sea

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued an updated tsunami early warning following a ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 7:50 am

West Asia war LIVE: Iran launches missiles at Israel in first such escalation since April ceasefire

Oil prices were up more than $2 a barrel after Israel launched renewed strikes on Lebanon despite a truce between the two countries

The Hindu 8 Jun 2026 7:12 am

Gaza health officials say 10 killed in Israeli attacks

In a separate incident, Israeli naval forces shot dead a fisherman in the early hours of Sunday, on June 7, the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah said after receiving his body.

The Hindu 8 Jun 2026 5:14 am

5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, tremors felt across Northeast

By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Punakha in Bhutan on Sunday night, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), sending tremors across Assam and parts of in Northeast India. The quake occurred at 11:10 p.m. (IST), jolting residents in Guwahati and triggering brief panic in several areas as people [] The post 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, tremors felt across Northeast appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 8 Jun 2026 12:35 am

South Korea's President orders probe into ballot shortage issue

Local elections in the country last week were hit by a ballot shortage that prevented some eligible voters from casting their ballots

The Hindu 7 Jun 2026 10:16 pm

Couple sentenced to death for rape and murder of girl in Bangladesh's fastest trial

Under Bangladeshi law, death sentences awarded by trial courts must be reviewed and confirmed by the High Court before they can be carried out

The Hindu 7 Jun 2026 10:11 pm

Bank Indonesia showcases investment projects in Bali to foreign envoys

Bank Indonesia (BI) showcased investment projects in Bali, including the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ), to ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 9:18 pm

Corruption probe, BGN reshuffle test future of MBG program

The leadership reshuffle at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and the corruption investigation involving its former ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 8:45 pm

Gaming, esports seen as drivers of Indonesia's creative economy

Gaming and esports industry has evolved beyond entertainment and has the potential to become a key driver of ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 7:43 pm

Prabowo seeks faster expansion of Sekolah Rakyat program

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said education is key to improving public welfare and called for a faster ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 5:51 pm

Indonesia finalizing aircraft spare parts duty waiver

Indonesia is finalizing a policy to exempt aircraft spare parts from import duties as part of efforts to improve ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 4:44 pm

GIZ earmarks 20 mln euros for marine conservation

The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has earmarked 20 million euros for marine conservation efforts in ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 4:24 pm

Voting underway in PoKs Gilgit-Baltistan region

ISLAMABAD, June 7: Voting was underway on Sunday in Pakistan-occupied Kashmirs Gilgit-Baltistan region for elections to the so-called legislative assembly. India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over the elections to the so-called Gilgit-Baltistan assembly, maintaining that the region is Indian territory that has been illegally and forcibly occupied. India reiterated its well-known position that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the so-called Gilgit-Baltistan are integral and inalienable parts of India as a result [] The post Voting underway in PoKs Gilgit-Baltistan region appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 7 Jun 2026 3:58 pm

IEU-CEPA ratification targeted for H2 2026: Airlangga

The ratification of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) is targeted ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 3:39 pm

Indonesia's Prabowo says education key to improving welfare

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the government views education as a key instrument for ensuring a decent ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

Indonesia may secure 18 US tariff exemptions: govt

The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced that the Office of the United States Trade Representative ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 3:26 pm

Indonesian minister calls for ecological conversion amid crises

Indonesia's Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat called on all sectors of society to undergo an ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 3:21 pm

Missing Malaysian hiker's rescue hailed a 'miracle'

When we heard that she had been found safe, it felt like our prayers had been answered; it is truly a miracle, said the rescued hikers friend

The Hindu 7 Jun 2026 3:10 pm

Russian drone hit nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, says Ukraine

In separate statements, Kyivs General Staff and the state atomic agency said a container-receiving building had been partially destroyed, but that no spent fuel had been stored there at the time of the attack

The Hindu 7 Jun 2026 2:17 pm

Xi's visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 1:05 pm

Prabowo orders more tuition-free 'Sekolah Rakyat' schools in Bali

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to expand the tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 12:27 pm

Indonesian govt offers premium Medina hotels to regular pilgrims

Indonesia said nearly 17,000 regular Hajj pilgrims would stay in four-star and five-star hotels in Medina, marking the ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 11:05 am

Ministries urged to fast-track funding for Sumatra rehabilitation

Indonesia's disaster recovery task force urged ministries and agencies to speed up budget allocation and ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 10:17 am

Indonesian govt urges vocational colleges to boost tech talent

Indonesia's deputy higher education minister called on vocational universities and polytechnics to produce skilled ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 10:12 am

Ministry oversees accelerated phase II people's school development

Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works (PU) continues to oversee the accelerated construction of Phase II ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 10:06 am

Minister calls for universities' role in bolstering food sufficiency

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman called on universities to play an active role in strengthening agricultural ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 9:58 am

Public Works Ministry adds 222 kitchens for free meals program

The Ministry of Public Works announced the completion of 222 nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs) serving as ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 9:45 am

Indonesia invites Russian firms to join rail projects

Indonesia is inviting Russian companies to participate in major railway developments, including planned corridors ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 8:38 am

Bandung Festival draws 500 musicians to celebrate Angklung

About 500 musicians performed at the Bandung Angklung City Festival 2026, an event aimed at strengthening cultural ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 8:37 am

Soekarno-Hatta's flights unaffected by Terminal 2 smoke

PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, operator of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, said flight operations continued without ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 8:09 am

Indonesian Air Force drills response to bomb threat on plane

Indonesia's Air Force conducted a simulated aircraft bomb-threat exercise to sharpen personnel skills in responding ...

Antara News 7 Jun 2026 8:05 am

Pakistan Interior Minister to undertake third visit to Iran

Islamabad: Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will travel to Tehran on Saturday, June 6, to push for peace amidst rising tensions between the US and Iran, according to an official statement. It would be Naqvis third visit to Tehran in recent weeks, as Pakistan leads a diplomatic push to bring the two sides to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 6 Jun 2026 11:42 pm

Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, researchships near key S. China Sea islands

The islands between southern Taiwan and Hong Kong are seen by some security experts as vulnerable to Chinese attack due to their distance more than 400 km (250 miles) from Taiwan island

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 10:10 pm

Bill in U.S. Congress seeks to end H-1B visa as route to green card

The legislation comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on legal migration programmes through tightening restrictions, prioritisation of higher wages for H-1B applicants, and imposition of a $1,00,000 fee on new petitions.

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 7:01 pm

Ukraine targets St Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks

Russia's Defence Ministry said its air defences shot down 376 Ukrainian drones

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 6:13 pm

Official confirms Jayapura-Wamena road construction continues

The Highland Papua Provincial Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Office has confirmed that the construction of the ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 5:28 pm

Sooryavanshi, 15, gets first India call-up

Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first international call-up by making the India T20 squad to tour England and Ireland.

BBC 6 Jun 2026 5:26 pm

Ministry advises returning Hajj pilgrims to comply with flight rules

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has continued to monitoring the return of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 5:26 pm

Finance Minister pushes stricter rules on port cargo storage

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Saturday that he wants tighter regulations governing how long goods can ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 5:20 pm

Israeli airstrikes kill nine, including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

The continued, deliberate, and repeated Israeli aggression against Lebanon, its people and its army only strengthens our resolve, faith and determination, the Lebanese army said in a statement

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 5:10 pm

Indonesia pushes culture as key driver of creative economy

The Ministry of Creative Economy said that art and culture play an important role in strengthening the national ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 5:05 pm

Indonesia links waste crisis to climate justice push

The Ministry of Environment has emphasized that addressing the national waste crisis comprehensively is a key to ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 4:21 pm

Indonesia invites investors for tourism school in Labuan Bajo

The Ministry of Transmigration is inviting investors to build a tourism vocational school in the West Manggarai ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 4:10 pm

China enjoys robust growth, growing global influence: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that China is developing robustly and playing an increasingly ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 3:34 pm

Purbaya says rupiah, stocks weakness don't reflect RI fundamentals

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa believes that the weakening of the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) and currency ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 3:20 pm

Xi Story: A bus ride across China's urban-rural divide

As China works to narrow the development gap between cities and the countryside, the transformation of Jiaxing City ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 3:09 pm

Putin says strong head-of-state rapport underpins Russia-China ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the strong rapport between the Russian and Chinese heads of state ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 2:56 pm

Indonesia not heading toward another 1998 economic crisis: Minister

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that Indonesia is not heading toward an economic, financial, and monetary ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 2:49 pm

Indonesia and Malaysia expand military cooperation efforts

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense strengthened bilateral ties by enhancing military cooperation with Malaysia's ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 2:40 pm

Bahrain, Kuwait targeted by fresh Iran salvoes

Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, denounced the attacks against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 2:09 pm

Iran bantah klaim soal transfer uranium ke negara ketiga

Kantor berita semiresmi Iran, Fars, pada Jumat (5/6) membantah laporan dari jaringan televisi milik Arab Saudi, Al ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 1:28 pm

Indonesia accelerates waste-to-energy projects in 30 locations

The Indonesian government is accelerating the development of waste-to-energy (PSEL) facilities in several priority ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 12:52 pm

RI launches ASRI Movement towards climate justice

Indonesia's Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency on Saturday launched the Safe, Healthy, Clean, and ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 12:49 pm

RI calls for ecological repentance to reduce national waste

Indonesian Ministry of Environment is encouraging a national ecological repentance movement to reduce the volume of ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 12:35 pm

Argentina expands hantavirus probe; sends teams to test rats in Mendoza

The Health Ministry says specialists from Malbran, together with U.S. CDC, are preparing to test rodents for the hantavirus in Mendoza from June 8-12

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 12:15 pm

BI, Finance Ministry sync policies to stabilize rupiah

Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Ministry of Finance are reinforcing coordination between fiscal and monetary policies to ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 11:12 am

Indonesian tourism on positive growth trajectory: Minister

Minister of TourismWidiyanti Putri Wardhana stated the increase of foreign tourist arrivals through April 2026 ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 11:02 am

RI predicts US will charge 18 pct tariff after talks

Indonesian governmentexpects the final tariff rate on its exports to the United States to be 18 percent, subject ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 8:47 am

Pak rejects Indias remarks regarding Gilgit-Baltistan polls

Pakistan on Friday, June 5, strongly rejected Indias criticism of the upcoming elections for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, scheduled to be held on June 7, describing New Delhis remarks as baseless and reaffirming its position on the region. In a statement issued by Pakistans Foreign Office, Islamabad said it categorically rejects Indias baseless remarks regarding the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 6 Jun 2026 8:15 am

Fortegra Appoints Mark Rattner as President

-The Fortegra Group, Inc. (Fortegra or the Company), a global specialty insurer and part of DB ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 6:02 am

U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

It was the latest in back-and-forth attacks that have strained the tenuous ceasefire in the war and efforts to reach a deal to extend that truce.

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 5:08 am

Notice of Multi-Color First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

-Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call covering MCCs ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 4:58 am

Finance Minister Purbaya dismisses resignation rumors

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has firmly dismissed circulating rumors of his resignation, declaring his ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 12:45 am

Incomplete truce: On the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Israel has to pull back troops from Lebanon for peace to take hold

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 12:16 am

Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine, destroy children's food plant

The enemy attacked a peaceful civilian food industry enterprise, Kyiv region governor Mykola Kalashnyk said in a post on Telegram

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 11:09 pm

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages

Israels air force has struck parts of southern Lebanon, and the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 11:02 pm

Indonesia ends fast-track residency permit processing

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 10:12 pm

Indonesia says illegal fishing crackdown saves US$895 million

Indonesia's fisheries ministry said it had taken action against 1,210 vessels involved in illegal fishing since ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 9:29 pm

Why Did Nepali PM Balendra Shah Call on UK to Take an Interest in an India-Nepal Dispute?

The controversial comment was made on the eve of ruling party chief Ravi Lamichhanes visit to India.

The Diplomat 5 Jun 2026 8:26 pm

Bali will host 2026 Asian Open Water Swimming Championship

The Tourism Ministry has announced that the 12th Asian Open Water Swimming Championship 2026 will be held on June ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 8:13 pm

Indonesia eyes June issuance of Panda Bonds

Indonesia is targeting the issuance of yuan-denominated sovereign bonds, known as Panda Bonds, in June 2026 as part of ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:39 pm

Indonesia eyes egg distribution through food aid program

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has proposed including chicken eggs among the commodities distributed through ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:36 pm

Central Java becomes first region to integrate cooperative education

Indonesia's Central Java province became the first region to integrate cooperative education into school curricula, ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:19 pm

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, sends ash 1.5 km high

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in eastern Indonesia erupted on Friday evening, sending volcanic ash about 1.5 kilometers ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:14 pm

Indonesia expands trade partnerships across Sub-Saharan Africa

Indonesia is expanding strategic partnerships with countries in the Sub-Saharan African region to broaden trade and ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 6:13 pm

Indonesia plans plain packaging for cigarettes and vapes

The Health Ministry is formulating regulations on cigarette and vape packaging and health warnings as part of efforts ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 6:06 pm

Surabaya chosen as pilot for river plastic reduction program

The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs has launched a river plastic pollution prevention partnership program aimed ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:47 pm

Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison

Che Dalha illegally took in more than 158 million yuan ($23.35 million) from 1999 to 2025 while he worked in the country's southwestern border regions of Tibet and Yunnan, as well as during postings in Beijing, a court said

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 5:40 pm

UI, Monash launch joint degree program in information systems

The University of Indonesia (UI) and Monash University have agreed to establish a joint degree program in Information ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:30 pm

KPK probes BRI-Telkom procurement of banking notification services

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption involving ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:29 pm

Aceh airport foils meth smuggling, four couriers arrested

Security officers at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Aceh thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:23 pm

Indonesia's regulator defends market as stocks extend slide

Indonesias financial regulator sought to reassure investors after the Jakarta Composite Index capped a turbulent ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:22 pm

Indonesia seizes two million illegal imported cosmetic products

Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has uncovered 2,082,039 units of illegally distributed ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:09 pm

One-stop CPO exports via DSI to guard state revenues: Deputy minister

Routing crude palm oil (CPO) exports through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia's (DSI) single-window system is ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:05 pm

Indonesian Air Force backs Kertajati as regional Hercules MRO hub

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) fully backs a plan to transform Kertajati International Airport in West ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 4:50 pm

Bali court sentences Russian national to 8 months in drug case

A court on Indonesias resort island of Bali sentenced Russian national Kseniia Varlamova, 33, to eight months ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 4:22 pm

Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia, says Foreign Minister

Cambodia said it had launched a compulsory conciliation process under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 4:15 pm